Big Lonely
Moab, Utah
| Address: | ~Big Mesa Area, Moab, UT 84532, USA |
| GPS: |
38°38'15.0"N 109°47'5.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 3.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Intermediate ride over a sandstone ridge, then cross-country travel on dirt with intermittent sandstone outcrops. Average 3% grade. Several short stretches exceed 15% and one 30 ft long slickrock has a 45 degree climb. Highest point is 5600 ft and lowest is about 5350 ft. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Moab, Utah
- Head west on E Center St toward N Main St (266 ft)
- Turn right onto US-191 N/N Main StContinue to follow US-191 N(11.0 mi)
- Turn left onto UT-313 W (7.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Big Mesa AreaDestination will be on the right(243 ft)
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